The search for the presumptive GOP nominee’s running mate was still underway as the general election campaigning starts to heat up. A couple are left on the shortlist, but two have recently pulled themselves from contention: Sens. Bob Corker and Joni Ernst.

When Corker dropped out, he spoke his mind on who really should become Donald Trump’s vice president: Ivanka Trump, Donald’s daughter.

He then added praise upon other members of Trump’s family: “As is Eric (Trump), as is Jared (Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and Ivanka’s husband). Very close relationships.”

Corker wrapped up stating that he had “no announcement to make on VP.”

Ivanka Trump has played a massive role in her father’s campaign, from requesting that her father’s campaign manager be fired to acting as a surrogate in times of controversy. No doubt about it, she would govern as a better vice president than the likes of Elizabeth Warren or anyone else Hillary Clinton was likely to choose to be her running mate.

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While people may love Ivanka Trump, her father has explicitly stated that he wanted a running mate who would be able to assist in passing legislation and who had broad “Washington experience.”

His daughter doesn’t quite fit that mold, but someone like Newt Gingrich does. In fact, Gingrich went on his first campaign event with Donald Trump Wednesday and stated earlier in the week that he was being vetted for the vice presidential seat.

In the end, these two individuals represent the integrity, strength and knowledge that surround the Trump campaign — he really has the best and the brightest to choose from. We hope he chooses well.

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